Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Uptight People

There's so many up tight people these days
The world is literally overflowing
What's happened to those glorious days of yore
Civility was all that was showing

Maybe I'm dreaming, and things haven't changed
Technology has changed you and I
What once took a week for a letter to reach us
Arrives now in the blink of an eye

Most older folks talk of their good old days
Every generation has their own
Can't imagine what's in store for these guys today
Will they live their last days in a home

For this guy, just want to sail off into the sunset
Be remembered as a decent kinda chap
Not a hero, didn't invent a great new gadget
As I puff away on my very last lap

© Jack Ellison 2014

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Jan Allison May 11, 2014 at 10:58 AM Excellent write as ever dear brother Jack lets just continue puffing away at our own pace and not try to set the world on fire. hugs as ever my friend. Jan xxxx Jack Ellison May 13, 2014 at 9:32 PM My dear sister Jan! Your words always lift me up... thank you! Loving hugs, Brother Jack XOXOX

Deborah Shiells May 11, 2014 at 10:22 AM Hi Jack, I adored loved and understood this soulful Write. very well put. Thank you so much for sharing this with us here. Peace, Deborah Jack Ellison May 13, 2014 at 9:30 PM Thank you dear Deborah for those sweet words... please come by again! Loving hugs, Jack XOXOX

Carol Eastman May 11, 2014 at 10:08 AM Dragon and I want you to know you'll be known for your unique style of poems... and you will be remembered and missed by everyone on PoetrySoup... especially by Dragon and me! Jack Ellison May 13, 2014 at 9:29 PM You and Dragon are oh so sweet my dear Carol... big hugs! XOXOX